BCHE - BIOCHEMISTRY

BCHE 140. Introduction to Biochemistry 1 cr.

A description of the nature of inquiry in biochemistry, especially with respect to the interaction of chemistry and biology. Both historical development and topics of current interest will be discussed. Graded S/U.

BCHE 241. Introduction to Research in Biochemistry 1-3 cr.

Techniques and procedures of biochemical research. Prerequisites: 8 credits of chemistry and 3.0 GPA in chemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

BCHE 341. Survey of Biochemistry 4 cr. (3+3P)

Basic principles of biochemical processes and the structure/function of the major classes of biomolecules, with introductions to metabolism and the central dogma of biochemistry. The chemical and biological properties of major biomolecules (DNA, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids) are explored in the laboratory component. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 211.

BCHE 395. Biochemistry 3 cr.

Principles governing the physics and chemistry of life processes with emphasis on the relationships between molecular structure and cell function. Prerequisite: CHEM 314.

BCHE 396. Biochemistry and Biotechnology 3 cr.

Principles and current models for transcription, replication, recombination, and translation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Recombinant DNA technology and expression of foreign DNA in heterologous expression systems, with application to biotechnology. Prerequisite: C or better in BCHE 395.

BCHE 396 H. Biochemistry and Biotechnology Honors 3 cr.

Same as BCHE 396 with additional work required.

BCHE 397. Experimental Biochemistry Laboratory 3 cr.

Introduction to fundamental techniques used to explore structure and function of biological macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acid. Course covers analyzing and reporting experimental data; enzymology; quantitative methods to determine biological molecules; basic principles of electrophoresis, chromotography, and spectroscopic immunochemistry. Prerequisite: C or better in BCHE 395. Corequisite: BCHE 396.

BCHE 440. Biochemistry Seminar 1 cr.

Introduction to current literature in biochemistry and molecular biology. Selected topics in the field will be presented by the faculty. Students will present written and oral reports from literature searches. Prerequisite: BCHE 395.

BCHE 441. Advanced Research in Biochemistry 1-3 cr.

Investigation of biochemical problems and the development of special techniques. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, 16 credits of chemistry and 3.0 GPA in chemistry for nonmajors. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

BCHE 441 H. Advanced Research in Biochemistry Honors 1-3 cr.

Same as BCHE 441. Additional work to be arranged. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, 16 credits of chemistry and 3.0 GPA in chemistry for nonmajors. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

BCHE 446. Intermediary Metabolism and Metabolic Regulation 3 cr.

Catabolic and anabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids, including their metabolic regulation are presented with their respective mechanistic, structural, functional, and evolutionary bases for existence. Prerequisites: BCHE 395 and either BCHE 396 or consent of instructor.

BCHE 451. Special Topics 1-3 cr.

Same as CHEM 451. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

BCHE 455. Independent Studies 1-3 cr.

Independent studies directed by consulting faculty. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

BCHE 494. Techniques in Genetic Engineering 4 cr. (2+6P)

Basic laboratory techniques required for research involving recombinant DNA technology: structured experimental procedures, including nucleic acid isolation and purification, as well as the identification and manipulation of genes and genetic material of both bacterial and plant origin. Prerequisites: BCHE 395, 396, and consent of instructor.